In 2026, urban noise has ceased to be an inevitability. We present Active Phase-Cancelling Acoustic Glass Walls—the technology of transparent isolation. At Reception Space, we design lobbies where panoramic views are no longer accompanied by traffic hum. Utilizing transparent piezoelectric actuators embedded in the glazing, the system generates micro-vibrations in anti-phase to external noise, entirely 'erasing' it before it penetrates inside. We explore how wave physics creates ideal acoustic peace.
Transparent Headphone Principle: How Anti-Noise Works
2026 technology operates on the principle of ANC headphones floor on a building-wide scale. In a Reception Space lobby, external microphones capture urban noise frequencies. An AI processor instantly calculates the inverse wave and transmits the signal to the 'active glass'. A piezo-layer within the laminate begins to vibrate with a nanometric amplitude, neutralizing the sound energy. This transforms an ordinary window into an intelligent barrier capable of suppressing up to 45 dB of unwanted sound. The world outside the window becomes a silent film.
Silence Aesthetics: Design Without Heavy Frames
Moving away from massive multi-layer glass in favor of thin active systems
In 2026 projects from Reception Space, silence no longer requires meter-thick walls or ultra-thick glazing. Active technology allows for using elegant, lightweight structures while maintaining maximum light transmission. All system components are hidden within an ultra-thin profile or a glass coating invisible to the eye. This provides the freedom to create 'airy' interiors that remain maximally protected from acoustic pollution. Lightness you can hear.
